Barron Trump Witnesses Violent Assault, Calls London Police
Younger Trump's actions led to conviction of man
A Russian man has been convicted of assault after Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, reported a violent attack to UK authorities from thousands of miles away in the United States. The case unfolded in a London court this week, where 22-year-old Matvei Rumiantsev was found guilty of assault after beating a woman during a video call witnessed by Barron Trump in January 2025.
Trump, 19, was speaking with the woman via FaceTime when he saw her being attacked. Acting quickly, he called London police from the U.S., explaining, “I just got a call from a girl, you know, she’s getting beat up,” according to court transcripts. His intervention was described by some as potentially life-saving, with several outlets noting the urgency and clarity with which he alerted authorities to the unfolding violence.
Court records show Rumiantsev, who lived in east London, was jealous of the woman’s friendship with Trump, a factor prosecutors said contributed to the attack. He was also convicted of perverting the course of justice for attempting to pressure the victim to withdraw her allegations while in custody. Rumiantsev was acquitted of separate rape and strangulation charges.
While the judge cautioned the jury about relying solely on Trump’s account, the evidence he provided played a crucial role in the investigation. The public reaction has been overwhelmingly supportive of Trump’s actions, with many, including women’s rights groups and commentators, calling him a hero for stepping in and helping a friend in danger despite the physical distance between them.
His actions reminded many of his father, Donald Trump, who came to the defense of female employees of his Mar-a-Lago Resort. Records show Trump kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of the facility and never let him return after the women complained to their boss, Trump, about Epstein.
The conviction stands as a testament to the impact one person’s quick thinking-and willingness to act-can have, even across continents, reported the BBC.
–Metro Voice
